The first time I went to Cebu I did not spared the chance of visiting the famous significant historical landmark, the Mactan Shrine. Mactan Shrine or also known as Liberty Shrine lies on the ground where the actual battle took place between the Spaniards led by Ferdinand Magellan and the locals led by Lapu – lapu. The brave Filipino hero and his men repelled the Spanish invaders, killing famous navigator Ferdinand Magellan in April 27, 1521. Thus, Lapu – lapu became the first Filipino hero in the history.

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SuTuKil which stands for Sugba (grilled), Tula (stewed) and Kilaw (prepared raw in vinegar) is one of the signature offering of Cebu to the seafood gourmands. It is a touristy experience to try because everything has been too much commercialized; the fresh seafood is just priced so high based on my experience with other similar restaurants in Roxas City and Iloilo. Nevertheless, still a worth trying experience when in Cebu.

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We were on the last day of our Cebu escapade and we only had the rest of the morning to spend because our flight  back to Iloilo was at 2:00PM. We had a breakfast at the hotel, a mister donut pancake and hot choco which we ordered directly over the phone from the front desk (they do have the menu in the room). We checked out early. Dropped by Cebu Business Park and we strolled until we reached Ayala Center with our bags with us.

Cebu Business Park

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We visited quite a lot in the second day of our stay in Cebu. First stop, the Taoist Temple as it was in our itinerary. When we went out of the hotel, we found out that it rained, so we just headed to Robinsons Mall across to visit Cebu Pacific Office and follow up my refund request with them. The mall has just opened, but there were already crowd of customers waiting, so we skipped Cebu Pacific  office and decided to just go to the Taoist Temple, as the rain was becoming a drizzle. We paid at least P80 for the cab that took us to the Taoist Temple up hill. Of course, the gigantic shul was really in its majestic grandeur sitting in a hill. We had a great time there roaming around and feeling the fresh air with a breathtaking clear and crisp view of metropolitan Cebu.

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Last March 19 we were scheduled for a 3-day Cebu trip which we booked earlier in January to get 50%  off on our airfares via the flunk Cebu Pacific Air. It was early in the morning so Aileen and I decided to just have the breakfast in the airport which we had it at JD Bakeshop in the terminal lounge. We left Iloilo earlier than our 9:05 am flight, something not as I expected because Cebu Pacific would ALWAYS be delayed. Sounds perking up, after more than 30 minutes of flying, we landed at the Cebu-Mactan International Airport. It was  actually my first time to set foot in Cebu, so to make the most of our time in Cebu we immediately headed to the hotel to check in. We stayed at the Sampaguita Suites along Mango Avenue, just a stone throw away from Fuente Osmena. Other establishments near Sampaguita Suites are Robinsons Place Cebu just across, Raintree Mall and Mango Square.

JD Bakeshop @ Iloilo Airport

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